”Rustic” means “country”. This design style is remarkable for its use of roughly treated natural materials, such as stone or wood. This is often how country houses are built, hence the style is also known as “country,” which also means… “rural.”

“Country” has a rich history, as it began to spread around the world since the Middle Ages. In every country, this style has absorbed national motifs, which designers from all over the world then happily used.

Traveling through the countries of Europe, the rustic style adopted something from the styles of ancient Spanish estates, charming French country cottages, small Alpine mountain settlements, and aristocratic Italian villas. Bringing all this together, it presented itself to modern architects as one of the most interesting and organic directions in interior design.

Rustic country allows even a novice designer to create a surprisingly picturesque interior, in which it is easy to combine centuries-old traditions, national and historical motifs, romance, and warmth. It’s no wonder that this style is currently at the peak of its popularity.